I recently received a very nice not-import-marked Radom VIS M1935 Grade III Subvariation 1 from Empire Arms, serial number D51xx, advertised as an East German re-arsenaled piece. Being from Dennis, of course it's exactly as advertised, with matching slide and frame (but mismatched barrel). Markings are distinct and as illustrated in Axis Pistols.
There's one marking that I don't understand, however. Partially obscured by the hammer release is the following marking:
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A couple of questions:
(1) How does one tell that the piece was re-arsenaled in East Germany? Wherever it was done it certainly was a quite professional job.
(2) What does the above marking mean?
Thanks,
Bryan
There's one marking that I don't understand, however. Partially obscured by the hammer release is the following marking:
Download Attachment:

61.76KB
A couple of questions:
(1) How does one tell that the piece was re-arsenaled in East Germany? Wherever it was done it certainly was a quite professional job.
(2) What does the above marking mean?
Thanks,
Bryan